Leishmaniasis, Visceral

Overview

A chronic disease caused by LEISHMANIA DONOVANI and transmitted by the bite of several sandflies of the genera Phlebotomus and Lutzomyia. It is commonly characterized by fever, chills, vomiting, anemia, hepatosplenomegaly, leukopenia, hypergammaglobulinemia, emaciation, and an earth-gray color of the skin. The disease is classified into three main types according to geographic distribution: Indian, Mediterranean (or infantile), and African.

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Quick facts about Leishmaniasis, Visceral

Topic type

Condition

Category

General Healthcare

MeSH classification

C01.610.752.300.500.510|C01.920.813.510

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